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Italy: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

Plug types
Type C
Type F
Type L
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz

Italy uses Type C, Type F, Type L outlets at 230V, 50Hz.

Do travellers to Italy need an adapter?

It depends where you're coming from. Here's what we'd pack from the most common origins. Click any row for the full per-pair breakdown.

From Plug adapter Voltage converter Full guide
Germany
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Germany → Italy
France
Type C, E · 230V
 Not needed Not needed France → Italy
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Spain → Italy
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Netherlands → Italy
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Switzerland → Italy
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Belgium → Italy
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
 Needed Not needed United Kingdom → Italy
Australia
Type I · 230V
 Needed Not needed Australia → Italy
Ireland
Type G · 230V
 Needed Not needed Ireland → Italy
United States
Type A, B · 120V
 Needed Check devices United States → Italy
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
 Needed Check devices Canada → Italy
Japan
Type A, B · 100V
 Needed Check devices Japan → Italy

Frequently asked

What type of plug does Italy use?
Italy uses Type C and Type F and Type L outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in Italy?
Italy runs on 230V at 50Hz — that's the high-voltage standard. Dual-voltage devices (most phones, laptops, modern chargers labelled "100-240V") work as-is. Single-voltage devices like hair dryers, curling irons, and travel kettles do not without a converter.
Do I need a travel adapter for Italy?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Travellers from any country whose plugs aren't Type C/F/L will need an adapter. Use the table above or the calculator to check your specific pair.

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Not coming from one of the origins above? Drop your actual starting country in and we'll compute the verdict for you.